Cat Diseases & Conditions A-ZDepigmentation Disorders in Cats: Changing Skin Color You may ask yourself one day, “Why is my cat changing color?” Don’t panic, there are several reasons. Skin and hair color is determined by melanocyte cells in the skin and hair follicles. Those cells produce melanin which in turn produce the color -- like a suntan. But what can cause the opposite result -- especially in your cat? Let's learn more about depigmentation and how it impacts your cat's health. Read More >